Animal Emergency Clinic - Bloomington IL

05/28/2025

Update on AEC Availability

We want to keep everyone in the loop—The Animal Emergency Clinic will remain closed tonight. We understand how disruptive this can be, and we really appreciate everyone’s patience while we work through the current staffing challenge.

The good news is we plan to reopen on Thursday and expect to be back to our regular hours at that time.

Thanks for your understanding and support.

The Animal Emergency Clinic

05/27/2025

Community Update: Temporary Closure This Evening

The Animal Emergency Clinic will be closed tonight. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide care this evening due to not having a doctor.

We know this is a tough situation for pet owners in our area, and we’re doing what we can to get back to regular hours. At this time, we’re still working out tomorrow’s schedule. We’ll post another update as soon as we know more.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

The Animal Emergency Clinic

05/13/2025

📣 The Animal Emergency Clinic will be closing early tonight (Tuesday, May 13th) at 10:00 p.m.

We do not have a veterinarian available to cover the overnight shift, which means we will not be able to accept any transfers or hospitalize patients overnight.

We know this creates a gap in care, and we’re genuinely sorry. Our team is actively working to fill these shifts and bring in additional veterinarians.

We’ll keep you posted about tomorrow’s hours as soon as we know more. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

—The Animal Emergency Clinic

05/09/2025

Highland Pet Hospital & The Animal Emergency Clinic Need Your Help! 🐾💙

We’re running low on towels and could really wrap up this situation with your help! 🧺 Towels of all sizes are an essential part of the care we provide to our furry friends. 🐶🐱 We use them to keep pets cozy after surgery 🛏️ and to help cover large wounds during treatment. 🏥

Got a towel or two collecting dust? 🧴 We’ll take them off your hands and put them to good use! 💪 Drop them off at 118 Greenwood Ave, Bloomington, IL — we promise we’ll take good care of them! 🙏

Every towel helps us provide the best care possible! 🌟

Thank you for being part of our community! 💙

05/06/2025

📣 The Animal Emergency Clinic will be CLOSED tonight (Tuesday, May 6th).

We do not have a veterinarian available this evening, so we will not be open for emergencies or transfers.

If your pet needs urgent care, please contact the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital at (217) 333-5300.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

AEC will reopen tomorrow evening (Wednesday, May 7th) at 6:00 p.m. for normal hours.

04/23/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring Veterinary Assistants!
The Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County is looking for dedicated individuals ready to make a difference when it matters most. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team that provides urgent and critical care to pets in need, we’d love to meet you.

🐾 Privately owned (non-corporate)
📍 Based in Bloomington, Illinois
🌙 Night and weekend work
💉 Focused on emergency and critical care
🤝 Experienced, collaborative team environment
📈 Opportunities for growth through our Pre-CVT and Master VA programs

Link To Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=74019b18-123a-413d-aa21-04628ce0fdec&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=9200886517963_1&&source=EN

Our mission is to provide accessible, high quality, emergency medical, surgical, and intensive care

03/20/2025

A medication that does one thing for people does not necessarily do the same for our pets. 🚫💊🐶🐱

During , discover common human medications that can be unsafe for your pet and how you can keep them safe by following these simple guidelines. If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, time is critical! Immediately call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline. https://bit.ly/2Wfs1Zi

03/12/2025

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month! 🐾⚠️

Every year, pets suffer from accidental poisoning due to everyday items in our homes. Do you know what’s toxic to your pet?

🚫 Chocolate & Caffeine
🚫 Grapes & Raisins
🚫 Lilies & Other Toxic Plants
🚫 Medications (prescription & over-the-counter)
🚫 Cleaning Supplies

🐶🐱 What You Can Do:
✔️ Store toxic items out of reach.
✔️ Know the symptoms of poisoning (vomiting, drooling, lethargy).
✔️ Contact your vet or Animal Poison Control immediately if you suspect exposure.

Let’s work together to keep our pets safe! 💙

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) IVMA: Indiana Veterinary Medical Association National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) National Institute of General Medical Sciences American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

03/08/2025

We're kicking off Poison Prevention Awareness Month with an infographic about lily poisoning in cats. Many plants that share the same common name are in different families and have different levels of toxicity. Save and share this infographic with pet owners to remind them to choose their houseplants wisely! Learn more: https://mrkmnls.co/4dxCe8v

02/14/2025

It’s important to be aware of what plants are safe to bring into your home. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at AEC!

As you prepare beautiful bouquets for your loved ones, don’t forget to choose pet-safe flowers so every member of the home—furry friends included—can safely enjoy the gift of love! 🌸🐾

01/19/2025

Let's talk about Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) Poisoning..

Ethylene Glycol poisoning is from a an animal ingesting antifreeze. Dogs and cats are affected by this most often. It does not take much for an animal to come in contact with a lethal dose and animals seem to ingest it due to it having a sweet taste. Antifreeze toxicity is more common during colder weather.

Signs and symptoms include but not limited to vomiting, excessive thirst, and increase urination. They can also have neurologic signs like depression, and as they become more depressed they will not want to drink as much which then can lead to dehydration. Kidney damage could happen between 36 and 72 hours for dogs, and 12-24 hours in cats .

With more time that passes prognosis can become worse. Treatments can range from inducing vomiting to flushing the stomach then giving activated charcoal. Then, it is important to give fluids to help correct the dehydration that may be caused.

Ethylene Glycol should be properly stored and if being used should be covered with kitty litter to eliminate pets from wanting to lick it.

If you think your pet may have gotten into Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) call your veterinarian and ASPCA as soon as possible. ASPCA can be contacted by calling 888-426-4435

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/special-pet-topics/poisoning/ethylene-glycol-antifreeze-poisoning

12/31/2024

We are open over the next couple days to serve our community and be there for you and your pet's emergencies! Have a safe and Happy New Year! 🎆 🎊 🥂🍾